Mom’s Spicy Jambalaya

What? Still pregnant? Yes that’s right….it’s still in there and it’s never coming out.

Please don’t ask me if I’ve had the baby yet, or when it’s coming. Please don’t give me any of your well-meaning advice on how to get the baby out, I know them all and I’ve tried just about every one of them. This baby ain’t coming until it’s damn well ready.

Meanwhile, I will continue to pretend that I don’t notice.

I’ll go to the beach with my first born son, and enjoy all the time with family I can. I”ll eat lots of food until I explode and then I will go to bed with the worst heartburn in history. Until this baby comes out, that is my fate.

There are things I just won’t be doing when this second baby comes around. Like hitting the beach with 20,000 other people to watch really loud jets overhead. But I will do some of this:

Until then….I’ll eat my mother’s spiciest creations, and hope for the best.

1. In a large sauté pan, heat oil to medium high.
2. Add in poultry, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and quick fry until just cooked on the outside. Set aside.
3. In a separate large sauté pan, fry the bacon and chorizo until just beginning to cook (bacon will still be limp).
4. Add onions and peppers and cook until translucent and soft.
5. Add remaining seasoning, stir and cook until browned.

6. Pour in whole can of tomatoes, add in poultry, okra and water.
7. Bring to boil, lower to simmer and continue to cook until thickened (about 1 1/2 hours)
8. About 7-10 minutes before serving, add in the shrimp or prawns.
9. Serve over brown rice.

9 comments to Mom’s Spicy Jambalaya

You’re awesome! I’ve been wondering…of course, but didn’t want to pry. I won’t give any advice, because I don’t have any–and it sounds like you’re doing all the right things anyway. Like this jambalaya. Ya Mama!

Boy does this look good. I didn’t eat too much spicy stuff when I was pregnant. My sons delivery was 8 days late! I thought he would never get out of there! Fourteen years later, he is still here, annoying me! LOL

Enjoy the time with your first born, after the delivery you will have less private time with him.

Oh too funny! I felt the same way, ate everything spicy, and even went to the loudest circus on earth in hopes that the little dude would be compelled to come see what all the fuss was about. No luck for me either. Who are these women who have a mild curry for dinner & wake up to a maternity room breakfast?

I remember how this feels like all too well. My baby came out on the exact day of her estimated day of arrival. Almost throughout my pregnancy, I had fears about giving birth. I just couldn’t imagine a human head coming out from that teeny hole. Let alone a whole baby! But as my EDA drew nearer, I found myself almost begging for the baby to come out already! I was just so big and uncomfortable, I felt like I’m about to pop! I did lunges, brisk walks, squats … you name it! She’s one willful baby alright!

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